Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Boulder City, Nevada
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Keyhole Canyon
This is an easy dirt road into the mountains of the Eldorado Valley. The access is very easy, and the canyon is a popular camping location. The road leads you to a slot canyon that… Learn more about Keyhole Canyon
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Nelson Rollercoaster
This is a very scenic route through the hills near Nelson, Nevada. The dirt trail has several steep climbs and descents over several ridges as you make your way through the El Dorado Mountains. From… Learn more about Nelson Rollercoaster
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Mead Davis Power Road
Mead Davis Power Road is a rocky, dusty, sandy, rutted, washed-out road. Some sections require a short wheelbase high clearance vehicle, otherwise, its an easy road 4x4 is highly recommended. There is a chance for… Learn more about Mead Davis Power Road
Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Aztec Wash Road
This 20.8-mile out-and-back trail starts near the small town of Nelson, El Dorado Canyon, and passes through Eagle Wash and Aztec Wash before ending at a small cove on Lake Mohave. Plenty of beautiful vistas… Learn more about Aztec Wash Road
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Eagle Wash Road to Placer Cove
This 9.7 out-and-back trail is a side trip off the Aztec Wash Road. This trail is mostly loose sand and gravel, which is passable by stock 4WD vehicles. At the S-Turn going to Placer Cove,… Learn more about Eagle Wash Road to Placer Cove
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mountain Wash Road to Morning Star Cove
This 7.6-mile out-and-back trail runs down Mountain Wash and ends at Morning Star Cove on Lake Mohave. This trail is mostly loose sand and gravel. Enjoy the cool water in the morning star cove on… Learn more about Mountain Wash Road to Morning Star Cove
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Fire Mountain Road
This 10.2-mile out-and-back trail starts off in a wash but then climbs up on a spur and continues down to Lake Mohave. This trail has great views of Lake Mohave. The last mile of the… Learn more about Fire Mountain Road
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Kingman Wash
Kingman Wash Road is a maintained backcountry road off Highway 93, south of Hoover Dam in Arizona. The road runs for about 3.6 miles over hills and down washes through the wild backcountry of Lake… Learn more about Kingman Wash
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lava Butte Loop
Rainbow Gardens and Lava Butte form this loop trail. It is an easy trail suitable for any 4x4 truck or SUV, as well as off road vehicles and mountain bikes. Red, tan and white hills… Learn more about Lava Butte Loop
Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Kodachrome Road
Kodachrome Road is an easy trail and is suitable for any type of vehicle. Along the way, you will see many colorful geological formations. The colorful landscape inspired the trail's name. Along the way, you… Learn more about Kodachrome Road
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Powerline Wash Road
This short 2.6-mile out-and-back trail is a side trip/spur trail off the Aztec Wash Road. This is an easy trail that can be done by a high clearance 2WD or any 4WD vehicle. It runs… Learn more about Powerline Wash Road
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Rockefeller Mine Road
Rockefeller Mine road is mixed surface gravel, sand, and loose rock road that runs through both Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Bureau of Land Management Government Lands. This road offers stunning views of the… Learn more about Rockefeller Mine Road
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Opal Mountain Road
Opal Mountain Road drives through the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas. Offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route.… Learn more about Opal Mountain Road
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Bird Spring Pass
This is an easy and very scenic trail through the Nevada desert. Although the trail lacks any large trees, you do get to experience the natural offerings of the desert as well as great views… Learn more about Bird Spring Pass
Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Six Mile Cove Road
Six Mile Cove Road is an easy road but can be loose sand in sections, 4x4 is recommended, in the rainy season this area is prone to flash floods. It runs through Lake Mead National… Learn more about Six Mile Cove Road
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Mid Basin Cove
Mid-Basin Cove road is an easy road but can be loose sand in sections, 4x4 is recommended, in the rainy season this area is prone to flash floods. It runs through Lake Mead National Recreation… Learn more about Mid Basin Cove
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
East Cottonwood Cove Road
This trail is a graded road from US 93 out to East Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave. This road is wide and fairly smooth with a few washes that are susceptible to flooding during heavy… Learn more about East Cottonwood Cove Road
Total Miles
18.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Su / Sp
Pot Cove Road
This short side trail off the East Cottonwood Cove Road leads to the more popular beach area which has toilet facilities. A good side trip while in the area to view Lake Mohave and relax.… Learn more about Pot Cove Road
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tamarisk Road
Tamarisk Road runs through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas, offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route. It is… Learn more about Tamarisk Road
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Nine Mile Cove Road
Nine Mile Cove Road runs through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas, offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route.… Learn more about Nine Mile Cove Road
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Nellis Cove Road
Nellis Cove Road runs through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas, offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route. It… Learn more about Nellis Cove Road
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cottonwood Pass
Cottonwood Pass runs north and south through the Spring Mountain and Red Rock conservation areas just west of Las Vegas, NV. From Blue Diamond road you can take Cottonwood Pass all the way to Goodsprings,… Learn more about Cottonwood Pass
Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Potosi Tower Road
The Potosi Tower Road is a 14.6 out and back trail that goes to a great overlook of the Las Vegas Strip and Potosi Mountain. Built as a service road for the multiple communication towers… Learn more about Potosi Tower Road
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mead Davis Powerline Road
The first half of the trail is hard pack dirt with rutted areas and uneven grades, single-car wide. The second half of the trail is washes with two-car wide areas most of the way and… Learn more about Mead Davis Powerline Road
Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Gass Peak Rd
This out and back trail has great views of the city and surrounding mountains. Most of the trail is wide enough for two vehicles to pass. Very little in terms of obstacles, but still a… Learn more about Gass Peak Rd
Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Lake Mead View Trail
This trail provides great views of Lake Mead and many areas suitable for camping. The road is mostly moderate gravel but there are several short loose and steep sections. There are a lot of large… Learn more about Lake Mead View Trail
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Color Rock Quarry
The trail to the Color Rock Quarry is an easy dirt road. The trail takes you into the Muddy Mountains Wilderness Area where you can see awesome sandstone and red rock formations. The area also… Learn more about Color Rock Quarry
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Portland Mine Traverse
This 21.7 point-to-point trail begins off the Lake Mead View Trail (which actually overlooks Lake Mohave) and ends near Katherine's Landing. The trail takes you through the Black Mountain range and passes by the Portland… Learn more about Portland Mine Traverse
Total Miles
21.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
Christmas Tree Pass
Christmas Tree Pass is a fun, dirt road adventure in the hills above the Colorado River on the Arizona/Nevada border. It is named for a tree on the trail that is decorated with christmas ornaments.… Learn more about Christmas Tree Pass
Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Pahrump to Mountain Springs
Mountain Springs is located between Pahrump and Las Vegas and is accessible from Pahrump by trail. The trail runs Southeast and Southwest through the Toiyabe National Forest and is an easy off-road drive through beautiful… Learn more about Pahrump to Mountain Springs
Total Miles
29.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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